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Job outlook for fashion merchandisers in the United States
Are fashion merchandiser jobs in demand?
Fashion merchandiser job and salary trends over time
Fashion merchandiser jobs over time
Fashion merchandiser job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,207 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,860 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,945 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,781 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,669 | 0.00% |
Average fashion merchandiser salary over time
Fashion merchandiser salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,801 | $24.90 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $49,532 | $23.81 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $47,833 | $23.00 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $46,539 | $22.37 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $44,891 | $21.58 | --0.6% |
Fashion merchandiser jobs by state
Most common states for fashion merchandisers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 151 | 20% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,027 | 15% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 833 | 15% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 290 | 15% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 253 | 14% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 125 | 14% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 755 | 13% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 718 | 13% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,502 | 12% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 845 | 12% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 166 | 12% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 128 | 12% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 120 | 12% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,403 | 11% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,257 | 11% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,161 | 11% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 648 | 11% |
| 18 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 452 | 11% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 382 | 11% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 349 | 11% |
Most common cities for fashion merchandisers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union | 1 | 2% | $57,362 |
| 2 | New York | 1 | 0% | $58,079 |
Fashion Merchandiser job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fashion merchandiser experts
Miami University
Leslie Stoel Ph.D.
Professor, Marketing and FashionMiami University
Farmer School of Business, Marketing in the Farmer School of Business and Art in the College of Creative Arts
What skills stand out on Fashion Merchandiser resumes?
Leslie Stoel Ph.D.: For fashion merchant/merchandising jobs and fashion marketing jobs, analytics and anything digital skills stand out.
What soft skills should all Fashion Merchandisers possess?
Leslie Stoel Ph.D.: Important soft skills are the ability to tell the story behind the numbers (what happened and why it happened), strong speaking and presenting skills, evidence showing the student is a good team member/collaborator, empathy for shoppers (to understand their wants/needs), and a high level of confidence.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Fashion Merchandisers?
Leslie Stoel Ph.D.: Hard/technical skills relate to the ability to handle and analyze data - whether it be sales data or google analytics data from the company's digital efforts.
What skills will help Fashion Merchandisers earn the most?
Leslie Stoel Ph.D.: The skills that allow students to reap high salaries are business analytics (#1) and digital marketing (#2). In both of these areas, it is almost a bidding war across employers.